Commodore 64
Coverage of Commodore 64 in the Nexus archive.
- Makers of Commodore 64 releasing new flip phone designed to discourage doom scrolling
Commodore, known for its Commodore 64 computer, is releasing an old-school flip phone designed to discourage doomscrolling.
- After resurrecting an iconic PC brand, Commodore is getting into flip phones
Commodore, a retro PC brand, was revived by Christian Simpson, a YouTuber known as Peri Fractic, who acquired the company in 2025. The revived Commodore 64, featuring modern updates like Wi-Fi and USB ports, has sold 30,000 units, leveraging nostalgia for the original 1982 model.
- Tidy PSU – PD-64 C64 PSU Brings USB PD to Commodore 64
The PD-64 C64 PSU is a modern power supply unit that brings USB PD (Power Delivery) technology to the classic Commodore 64 computer. The product is highlighted in an article from The Oasis BBS and discussed on Hacker News with minimal engagement.
- Ask HN: Why didn't the C64 come with Simons' BASIC in the box from 1983 onward?
The article questions why the Commodore 64 did not include Simons' BASIC in the box from 1983 onward and suggests it could have been provided for free to existing owners via cartridge. The discussion remains speculative with no comments provided.
- The C64 Dead Test Font
The article discusses the 'C64 Dead Test Font,' a retro computing-related font inspired by the Commodore 64 (C64) computer. It is hosted on Masswerk Atelier's website, a design studio known for typographic experiments. The article has no comments and minimal engagement on Hacker News.
- HP stuffed a PC into a keyboard. We took it for a spin
HP has introduced the EliteBoard G1a, a PC embedded in a keyboard, targeting business users who need a mobile solution. The device is part of HP's commercial lineup and comes with HP Wolf Security preinstalled. It aims to create a new niche for dual-deskers and call centers with limited desk space.
- The Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum have been turned into retrofuturistic handhelds
Blaze Entertainment has announced two retro handhelds based on the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, focusing on gaming with 25 preloaded titles and microSD expansion. Preorders are open, but shipping is delayed until October 2026. The devices can connect to keyboards and joysticks via USB for a desktop experience.
- The resurrected Commodore 64 is getting a facelift like the original
The Commodore 64C Ultimate, a modern recreation of the 1980s-era Commodore 64, features an HDMI port for modern displays but retains no new functionality beyond a design update. It mirrors the 1986 Commodore 64C's slimmer case and color scheme, maintaining authenticity while using an FPGA chip for accurate emulation.
- Soul Player C64 – A real transformer running on a 1 MHz Commodore 64
The Soul Player C64 is a modern AI transformer model implemented on a 1 MHz Commodore 64 computer, showcasing retro computing innovation. The project is hosted on GitHub and has garnered 12 points on Hacker News.